Portrait of Ernest Alexander Hamilton Jr. Butch

Ernest Alexander Hamilton Jr. Butch

, Texas

Butch worked for Exxon for 37 years and ran several successful businesses and a consulting company until he retired in March 2026. He is preceded in death by his Father Ernest Hamilton Sr. Ham and his mother Sarah Elizabeth Hamilton Liz and a Grandson Nathan Caldera. Butch leaves behind his Beloved Wife Beverly Hamilton his five children Trey and Kristina Hamilton Chris and Monica Hamilton Jennifer and Bobby Caldera Laurie and Brandon Simmons Joseph and Katy Hamilton nine grandchildren Victoria and Alexis Caldera Matthew Hamilton and Kally Simmons Mason Hamilton Trent Williams Lincoln Hamilton Anthony McClure Sabrina Eguia and his Beloved Puppy Bella. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday July 11 2026 at Holmgreen Mortuary 2061 E. Main St Alice TX from 300 PM to 500 PM with Graveside service and a Memorial Gathering to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks for…

Portrait of Bernadette Shafer

Bernadette Shafer

, Texas

Bernadette Albers Shafer died peacefully on July 1 2026. She was born to Will and Emma Spieglhauer Rauch on November 5 1922 in Ledbetter Texas. After Bernadette finished school she worked in the Ledbetter post office and in Houston. After World War II she married Leroy J. Albers and they moved to Bishop Texas. They lived in Lawton Oklahoma when they Lee was called back into service during the Korean War. They then returned to Bishop to make their permanent home. Bernadette was an active member of St. Johns Lutheran church since 1951. She served in several capacities with the womens circle and as a Sunday school teacher for many years. As a member of the Ruth Circle she enjoyed the Bible studies and friendships along with the sewing of quilts that the circle made each year. She was also an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American…

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